This Salmon is delicious, healthy, easy, and bakes in the oven. It is perfect for family, friends, and to take to parties. Toasted garlic bread with be a wonderful side accompaniment for the tasteful dish!
Lemon Brown Butter Salmon and Potatoes with Parmesan Asparagus
Yields: 6 Servings
Ingredients
1 pound baby potatoes, halved
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
kosher salt and black pepper
1 - 1 1/2 pounds salmon filet
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon lemon zest plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1 cup arugula
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly torn
1/4 cup fresh dill, roughly torn
1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed
1/2 cup grated parmesan
4 tablespoons salted butter
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425° F
2. On a large baking sheet, combine the potatoes, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Toss well to coat and bake for 15 minutes
3. Remove the potatoes from the oven. Add the salmon to the center of the pan (if the salmon is large, cut it into smaller portions)
4. Rub 1 tablespoon olive oil and the Cajun seasoning
5. Add the asparagus to the pan and toss with the parmesan
6. Bake everything together for 10-15 minutes or until the salmon has reached your desired doneness.
7. In a bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, red wine vinegar, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season with salt and pepper
8. Add the arugula, basil, dill, and a pinch of chili flakes and toss to combine
9. Add the butter to a medium pot set over medium heat
10. Allow the butter to brown, until it smells toasted, about 2-3 minutes and stir often
11. Remove from the heat and stir in 1 tablespoon lemon juice
12. Serve the salmon, potatoes, and asparagus together with the arugula salad on top
13. Drizzle the brown butter over the salmon
14. Serve hot
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